Perhaps the only one not making a big deal about his return is Rose. That's how I knew the old Rose was really back. In perhaps the most-anticipated preseason opener in Bulls history, Rose scored 13 points in #TheRealReturn after missing the entire 2012-1… (more)3 season rehabbing his knee from a city-crushing ACL injury. You might've heard about it. The spring was there – Derrick nailed five of six shots from the paint in his first and third quarter bouts with the NBA’s top defense in 2012-13, including one two-handed dunk on a breakaway that left the crowd giddy in a preseason game. It was no small feat. Watch:

Greenberg: Bulls see what was missing with Rose

Derrick Rose’s comeback begins with an exhibition victory over the Indiana Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS – It was a brief return to action, a cameo in a contest that meant absolutely next to nothing, but Derrick Rose acquitted himself quite well on Saturday evening in his first NBA game in more than 17 months. The Chicago Bulls guard played mo…

Derrick Rose Gets First Basket Since Injury

Derrick Rose is officially back. How many times have you heard that one? Well, for once, it’s official. Rose scored his first bucket with the Bulls since getting injured tonight against Indiana. In a way, it was perfect. Outside of a thunderous dunk, a …